GatorCountry.com · Mar 20, 2022
Gators walked-off by Alabama in series finale
Kevin O'Sullivan looks on during the Gators' game against Georgia State on Feb. 26, 2022. GatorCountry photo by David Bowie.The No. 9 Gators were in an excellent position to finish off a sweep of Alabama on Sunday. They scored three runs in the eighth to take a 7-5 lead. They gave up a home run in the bottom of the inning but still led by a run entering the bottom of the ninth.
Blake Purnell took over on the mound, looking to record his second save of the weekend. He entered the day having not given up an earned run in 19 1/3 innings this season. The Crimson Tide had the bottom third of their order due up. Purnell got Drew Williamson to ground out to short to put the Gators two outs away.